Scandinavia · ALTA TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 alta tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Spend one hour at Sami Siida meeting and feeding reindeer with an English or Norwegian-speaking guide. Guides such as Mi, Mia, and Jack explain Sámi traditions, reindeer husbandry, and daily life, often continuing the conversation in a lavvu tent over a hot drink.
“Thanks to the guild! Very kind and passionate 🫶🏻 I recommend!! (just be careful with the buses, there aren't many)”
Join an English- or Norwegian-speaking crew from Havneveien 24 for a three-hour Alta Fjord whale and seabird cruise. Warm suits, indoor viewing, outdoor decks, coffee, tea, and biscuits are included. Autumn and winter herring can bring orcas, humpbacks, fin whales, sea eagles, and seabirds close to the boat.
“Great atmosphere on a small group on a great catamaran and we saw a lot of humpback and orca”
Ride into the Alta Fjord countryside with a guide such as Steven, Diamela, or Roger, stopping where clouds and solar activity offer the best chance of aurora. Expect warm suits and boots, local stories, snacks, photos, and a return to Alta just after midnight.
“Much thanks the reliable guide leaded us to a spot to see the extraordinary aurora at a cloudy night. I am so impressed especially I failed to watch the light with a clear night the day before. Highly recommended for everyone who want to have a nice aurora tour. PS. The lovely dog in the guide's home is a bonus.”
Join Alta Adventure in Alta for a four-hour aurora hunt in a small group of up to 13 people. Guides such as Stig, Diamela, Steve, and Sebastian drive toward clearer skies, share local stories, provide warm clothing when available, and serve hot chocolate with snacks.
“We had a really fun and personal experience going on the tour with Steve. Even though the weather was challenging, he had a good plan and we were able to find the lights and learn about the area!”
Join Valerie and the local crew aboard Sea Runner for a four-hour whale safari from Alta Harbor. Search the Altafjord for orcas, humpback whales, sea lions, dolphins, and sea eagles while staying warm in the heated cabin. Step outside for close views when conditions allow, then warm up with coffee, tea, and cookies.
“Fabulous day! Within 20 minutes of leaving the port we were watching humpbacks and Orca up close - amazing! Valerie is clearly very passionate about the local area and its wildlife whilst giving her clients a once in a lifetime experience. Would definitely recommend”
Ole and his small team welcome you to their Alta home and kennel for a private husky ride. You’ll suit up in warm gear, meet the dogs, learn to drive if conditions allow, then sled for 45 to 60 minutes beside the Alta River before warming up with coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.
“My friend and I had a wonderful time. Pickup and drop off were easy. The owner and pups were great! We had a wonderful ride through the snow and then got to play with the dogs. Great experience. I’d do it again.”
Meet at Alta Tourist Information at 9:00 for a small-group husky adventure with Holmen Husky. You’ll receive warm clothing, learn to drive a sled, ride for about an hour, then meet the dogs and hear stories from guides such as Nico and Martina in a traditional lavvu.
“È stata un’esperienza fantastica ed emozionante.La consiglio a tutti adulti e bambini.I cani sono molto amorevoli.”
Travel by minibus from Alta to Gargia, suit up in thermal gear, and learn to drive your own husky team with guides Linda and Adam. The route runs from pine forest to the open Finnmarksvidda plateau, followed by coffee, snacks, dog care, and stories at the historic Gargia mountain lodge.
“Brilliant day - well organised with very friendly and professional guides. It was such great fun and we had fabulous weather conditions (bit hot for the dogs but great for the humans who aren’t used to the minus numbers!). We were well looked after from pick up to drop off.”
Join Captain Einstein and a maximum of 10 people for a 2 to 4 hour cruise from Fiskerihavna. You’ll explore Alta Fjord, watch for sea eagles, cormorants, porpoises, and whales, and hear stories about Tirpitz, ore mining, and the Northern Lights Observatory.
“Bellissimo tour, abbiamo visto diversi animali marini e la guida ci ha spiegato molte cose interessanti anche sulla pesca e la vita di mare in Norvegia. Ha fatto molta attenzione alla sicurezza e all’abbigliamento, considerate le temperature artiche. Consigliato assolutamente!”
From Alta, you’ll learn to drive a snowmobile across the wild Finnmarksvidda plateau with guide Stig or ride as a passenger. Expect a small group, quality winter gear, photo stops, hot drinks, and local stories. Drivers need a car or motorcycle license.
“Une expérience incroyable ! A faire absolument ! Un guide absolument fantastique, autant humainement que professionnellement. Il nous a donné beaucoup d’explications très intéressantes. Nous recommandons à 1000%”
Leave Alta for the 150-year-old Gargia Lodge, learn snowmobile basics, and ride the old postal road toward Beskades on Finnmarksvidda. You’ll share a machine, switch driver and passenger, and stop for coffee, tea, and local snacks. A valid B-class license is required to drive.
“This was an excellent experience/adventure. Great fun. Just myself, father and tour guide, who was really great 👍🏻”
Leave Alta with hosts from Omdal Gard for a 30 to 40 minute ride behind Norwegian Fjord horses. Afterward, warm up in a Sami lavvu with coffee, pastries, and cured meat, then meet the farm’s sheep and horses. Anniken, Marit, Viggo, or other family members may host.
“A great outdoor experience in a fur lined sleigh. Pick up from port and taken expertly by four wheel car to a family farm….followed first by introduction to livestock….sheep housed in large warm barn and then by hot drinks and snacks in Sami lavuu.”
From Alta, guide Stig or another Alta Adventure guide takes you by minibus to Finnmarksvidda for a five-hour snowmobile safari. You will learn to drive, cross frozen lakes, stop at a mountain cabin, watch for reindeer and sled teams, and warm up with drinks and snacks.
“This was the highlight of our 12-day Viking Cruise to Norway. The owner, /guide Stig is an amazing individual. He picked us up promptly at the cruise port and informed us that we were the only people on the tour. It was therefore my wife and I and stig for 3 hours on the snowmobiles covering 40 km. The entire time was spent under a 3-hour sunrise with colors that put the Northern lights to shame. We have been fortunate on this trip to have perfect weather and today was no exception. What made it even more enjoyable. was watching a trail of 20 plus snowmobiles that was undoubtedly the…”
From Alta, ride to Gargia for a small-group night run with your own husky team. Guides such as Adam and Linda teach you to drive, then lead you through pine forest and onto Finnmarksvidda. Warm clothing, hot drinks, local stories, and time with the dogs are included.
“so fun!! the owner was very clear and gave great instructions. takes care of the dogs well”
Meet Æventyr in central Alta, ride to Gargia Lodge, then follow the old postal road by snowmobile toward Beskades at the edge of Finnmarksvidda. You share a machine and switch drivers halfway. Guides such as Rodger, John, Jakub, and Marion provide instruction, warm gear, drinks, and help with aurora viewing.
“Although we didn’t see the northern lights it was great fun on the snowmobiles. Excellent helpful guides.”
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